Please be prepared for late buses this afternoon due to heavy traffic near Exit 16 on Interstate 81 for students in the Martinsburg, Hedgesville, and Spring Mills areas. We appreciate your patience!
Results from the 2024 West Virginia General Summative Assessment are now available. Parents/caregivers will receive an access code in their student's K-12 email account. MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/rjmsk
BCS has updated their Educational Leave of Absence form/title to reflect its new name "Non-Instructional Request." There are some differences between the previous title. Below are the updated terms:
1. must be submitted 5 days in advance
2. Complete paperwork and return to ESI (approval from admin and then returned)
3. Teachers will provide work that MUST be completed (no more projects)
4. Only 5 days will be approved (MAX)
5. Number of days absent are the numbers of days the student has to turn in the missing work (5 days max)
6. Work must be submitted by the date reflected on the form or the absences will be unexcused
Please reach out with Mrs. Hammond (stacy.hammond@k12.wv.us) for more information.
**If you are in need of the form, please reach out to your students teacher and they can provide the form**
Attendance calls will begin on Tuesday, September 3! Please make sure your emergency information is up-to-date and don't forget to submit your absence notes online. MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/bgh2v
BCS Insider, your monthly guide to important updates happening with our school community, is here! We hope you enjoy reading our August edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/3fhcn
On Friday we anticipate above average route changes due to bus operator availability. Please stay alert for updates & remember to check our transportation dashboard frequently for updates. We appreciate your patience & understanding.
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Tomorrow we anticipate above average route changes due to bus operator availability. Please stay alert for updates & remember to check our transportation dashboard frequently for updates. We appreciate your patience & understanding.
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Please read message about today's heat advisory: https://secure.smore.com/n/p2mzfr
IMPORTANT: Vaccine extension ends Tuesday, Sept. 3. Students without updated vaccine records on file will be sent home. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/2pkc6
This week, ESI will be practicing Emergency Drills. We will review all the updated Emergency Codes (formerly color codes) and the procedures that need to be followed by the staff and students. We are sending this message to give you a heads up. An advanced overhead announcement and prep done within the classroom will ensure that students are prepared for these practice drills.
8/27 - Lockdown/Fire Drill
8/28 - Secure & Hold
8/29 - Respond
Attn Bus 231. Burke St and High St is shutdown. The bus will be delayed. Any students who will need an alternative pickup will be contacted. We appreciate your patience.
Is your student a Parent Drop Off or Pick Up??
Please click the SMORE link to better understand the procedures.
https://secure.smore.com/n/7hed3
REMINDER: We're smartphone-free for student success this school year! Starting tomorrow, no smartphones, smartwatches, or earbuds in class. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/g2p4bk
URGENT: One-time immunization extension granted by the West Virginia Department of Health. Get your student's updated vaccines by September 3! READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/h8y79
Welcome back, BCS students & families! Watch a welcome video from Dr. Saxe, catch up on our new cell phone policy, and more in our Back to School Family Guide! READ: https://secure.smore.com/n/94f71
AEIOU's need updated. (Annual Emergency InfOrmation Update)
Please click the link below to update this information/form. Your student will not be able to receive a device unless this is completed.
https://bcswv.jotform.com/241506457928060
Orientation is tonight
Assigned time by last name
Please follow times due to parking
**parking around the back of the school as well**
A-G 5:00-5:30
H-P 5:40-6:10
Q-Z 6:20-6:50
ACTION REQUIRED: Get your student's required vaccines updated now.
READ MORE https://secure.smore.com/n/06r1z
Homeroom Class Rosters have been posted on the front windows of the school.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening for orientation. (5pm-7pm)
Kona Ice will be present for your purchase. Proceeds will go towards school improvement.
Allstars SHINE!
Welcome to the BCS Insider, your monthly guide to important updates happening within our school community! We hope you enjoy reading our first edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/rgp1v